We break down Home Assistant 2026.2: the Home Dashboard is now default, the new Command‑K command palette, a dedicated Matter dashboard, and add‑ons renamed to Apps. Plus: CES 2026 highlights, the Open Home Foundation device database and a Google Home outage.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:00 CES Highlights and Shoutouts

00:06:00 Device Database and Open Home

00:11:30 Cloud Outage and Local Control

00:13:50 Listener Feedback and Tips

00:21:20 2026.2 Release Overview

00:23:20 Home Dashboard Becomes Default

00:26:45 Command Palette and Shortcuts

00:29:40 Matter Dashboard and Apps Rename

00:32:40 Automations, Cards, and Buttons

00:37:10 Music Assistant, Media, Sponsor Break

00:41:10 New Integrations Roundup

00:46:25 Breaking Changes: Groups, Tuya

00:49:38 Closing Thoughts and Predictions

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